Side effects of Formoterol

How to use Formoterol

Rotacaps must not be swallowed. Check the label for directions before use. Place the capsule at the base of rotahaler, not in the mouthpiece. Twist the mouthpiece completely until your hear a click and breathe in deeply through the mouthpiece. Hold your breath for up to 10 seconds. If some powder remains in the rotahaler repeat the process.

How Quikhale FB 6mcg/200mcg Rotacap works

The Formoterol works by relaxing the muscles in the walls of the airways. This opens the airways and makes breathing easier.

Uses of Budesonide

Side effects of Budesonide

Common

Throat irritation, Hoarseness of voice, Cough.

How to use Budesonide

Rotacaps must not be swallowed. Check the label for directions before use. Place the capsule at the base of rotahaler, not in the mouthpiece. Twist the mouthpiece completely until your hear a click and breathe in deeply through the mouthpiece. Hold your breath for up to 10 seconds. If some powder remains in the rotahaler repeat the process.

How Quikhale FB 6mcg/200mcg Rotacap works

Budesonide is a corticosteroid. It acts by stopping the release of certain natural substances in the body that are responsible for inflammation.

In Depth Information on Quikhale FB 6mcg/200mcg Rotacap

Expert advice for Formoterol

Do not use formoterol inhalation to treat an asthma attack that has already begun.

Do not use this drug, if you are allergic to formoterol.

Never place a capsule in the mouthpiece of the inhaler.

Consult your doctor before taking formoterol, If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breast feeding.

It should be taken as an inhaler or nebulizer after clearly following instructions of the doctor and the instructions given in the patient information leaflet in the medication box.

Expert advice for Budesonide

Eating smaller, more frequent meals and drinking plenty of fluids is helpful while taking Budesonide.

Ask your doctor or nurse on instructions to use the budesonide inhaler before use.

Inform your doctor if you have breathing problems or tightness in the chest even after taking the medicine.

Warnings

Special precautions for Quikhale FB 6mcg/200mcg Rotacap

Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Quikhale FB 6mcg/200mcg Rotacap may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.

Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

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Lactation

CAUTION

Quikhale FB 6mcg/200mcg Rotacap should be used with caution

during lactation.
Breast feeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

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Driving

Quikhale FB 6mcg/200mcg Rotacap may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Frequently asked questions for Quikhale FB 6mcg/200mcg Rotacap

Frequently asked questions for Formoterol

Formoterol belongs to a class of medication called long acting beta agonists. It is not a steroid; however it is available in combination with steroids as an inhaler

Q. How long does it take to work and how long does it stay in the body?

Formoterol works best if taken before exercising or heavy work and another dose should not be taken in the next 12 hours. It is a long acting drug which is known to be effective for 12 hours in the body

Q. How does Formoterol work?

Formoterol belongs to a class of medication called long acting beta agonists. It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe

Q. What form does Formoterol come in?

Formoterol comes as a powder filled capsule for inhaler and a solution for nebulizer use

Q. What is formoterol fumarate/formoterol fumarate dihydrate/formoterol and budesonide/formoterol and advair?

Formoterol fumarate and formoterol fumerate dihydrate are different formulations of formoterol. Budesonide is a steroid which may be prescribed by the doctor along with formoterol. Advair is another long acting beta agonist which is the brand name for salmeterol and fluticasone

Q. Is Formoterol safe?

Formoterol is safe when taken as per the directions of the doctor

Q. is Formoterol banned?

Formoterol is not banned

Q. Does Formoterol cause weight gain?

There are no studies showing that Formoterol causes weight gain

Q. Does Formoterol cause death/asthma-related death?

Formoterol may increase risk of asthma-related death. It depends on the condition and co-morbidities and is individual response.

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Frequently asked questions for Budesonide

Q. Does budesonide inhaler contain steroids?

Yes. Budesonide inhaler is a steroid drug used mainly to control an asthma attack

Q. Is budesonide safe?

Yes. Budesonide is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, please consult your doctor

Q. Is budesonide same as Pulmicort?

Yes. Pulmicort is a brand name of budesonide

Q. Are budesonide and albuterol same?

No. Budesonide is different from albuterol which is a beta-receptor agonist drug. Both are usedto treat asthma

Q. Can I take ibuprofen/prednisolone/Benadryl with budesonide?

Budesonide can be taken with ibuprofen or Benadryl only if advised by your doctor. Prednisolone is another steroid medication and generally not taken along with other steroid like budesonide, so it is advisable to consult your doctor before taking prednisolone with budesonide